"Durness" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Scottish Gaelic Diùranais, further etymology uncertain; possibly dòrainn nis (“tempest point”), dhu (see dubh) thír nis (“point of the black land”), or a borrowing from Old Norse dýr (“deer, wild animal”). More at Durness. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|Diùranais}} Scottish Gaelic Diùranais, {{der|en|non|dýr|t=deer, wild animal}} Old Norse dýr (“deer, wild animal”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Durness
  1. A coastal village in north Sutherland, Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NC4067). Categories (place): Places in Highland, Scotland, Places in Scotland, Villages in Highland, Scotland, Villages in Scotland
    Sense id: en-Durness-en-name-Bi7Tcw2m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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